Preparing for Baby - Essential Baby

Wrong choice: these are the baby names parents regret the most

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Why age is important when it comes to choosing your baby's name

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A five-minute test to predict if your partner will be a good dad? Yeah, right

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Baby shower games and actitivies

Looking to find some games and activities to play at a baby shower?

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Books to help toddlers prepare for a new baby

Worried about how your toddler will handle having a sibling? These fun and colourful picture books will help them get used to the idea.

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Baby shower food ideas

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A guide to baby shower invitations

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High teas have become the latest trend in baby showers.

Baby shower high tea

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Buying for baby

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Behind the Name: Leila McKinnon reveals why she named her kids Ted and Gwen

The Channel 9 presenter shares the inspiration behind her chosen baby names.

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Karen: the baby name no parent wants to use anymore

If you've been on social media recently, you'll know that being called a 'Karen' is not a good thing.

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'He just said no': dad refuses to let newborn wear hand-me-downs

He couldn't understand why his wife was upset with his decision.

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'They think his name is immature': grandparents refuse to use toddler's nickname

It's not unusual, especially in Australia, for names to be shortened.

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Allison Langdon and daughter Scout. Photos: Instagram

Behind the name: TODAY Show host Allison Langdon reveals why she named her daughter Scout

If you are planning to give your baby a name inspired by your favourite literary character, Allison Langdon has a warning for you.

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'She is still furious with me': woman proposes at twin sister's baby shower

A woman who proposed to her partner at her twin sister's baby shower can't see why her sibling is now angry with her.

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'We’re screwed if this kid is a boy': mum-to-be asks why it's harder to name sons than daughters

Many people find their baby name lists to be disproportionate, featuring more girl monikers than boys.

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Consider these baby names if you want your offspring to earn good money

Can you name affect how much you earn?

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Fame in a name? The monikers destined for success

Fame in a name - the monikers linked to fame and fortune.

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The surprising way COVID-19 will influence baby names

A new study has found that expecting parents are changing their planned baby names due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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